CIVIL engineering contractor WM Donald has added another Volvo to its fleet; a new FMX 540 Globetrotter, mounted with a triple fan suction excavator. The striking 8×4 Tridem rigid, decked out in the firm’s deep […]
ND YOUNG Transport has calculated its new Volvo FH540 6×2 tractor unit will save it roughly £7,600 per year in fuel costs versus the truck from a rival manufacturer. The haulier and sand and gravel […]
BJS HAULAGE has invested in an integrated telematics and asset tracking solution to improve efficiency and security across its fleet of more than 100 trucks and trailers. The Webfleet fleet management system has been installed […]
JOST HAS expanded its axle portfolio with the launch of the new Drum Modular Axle (DMA) series. Thanks to the existing DCA and DLS series, Jost has the ability to offer the appropriate trailer axle […]
BJ CLARKE is reaping the benefits of Michelin’s accidental tyre damage guarantee following a recent incident which totally wiped out two of its trailer tyres. James Clarke, director at BJ Clarke, and son of owners […]
MERCEDES-Benz Trucks claim to have set new standards with the two previous generations of its OM471 heavy-duty engine, thanks to the transmission and axles of the integrated drivetrain around the OM471 being optimally configured to […]
After four years buried in the mire of Covid constraints, Scotland’s biennial construction equipment exhibition reappeared in strength at the Royal Highland Showground, Ingliston, on 22/23 April. Transport News toured the expansive show on the […]
Battery powered trucks are the future, but who supplies the new technology has become something of a bun fight between established truck builders and new start manufacturers. A new name is Volta Trucks, whose focus […]
Cold-chain operators are facing a spike in costs now the red diesel subsidy has ended. In the second part of Transport News focus on ‘red diesel rebate’ used for temperature-controlled transport, Jack Carfrae assesses the […]
IR35 is government’s off-payroll working rules for clients, workers (contractors) and their intermediaries. Now a year old, we assess its impact on the logistics sector, how it’s been interpreted by driver agencies and a timely […]
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